A Kiss for Corliss (1949)
CORLISS COULD DO NO WRONG ...but brother How She Tried!
After a brief encounter with the romantic and thrice divorced Kenneth Marquis, Corliss Archer decides to write in her diary that they are together in order to make her boyfriend Dexter jealous. Corliss' father had also served as attorney representing Kenneth Marquis' ex-wife during his most recent divorce trial. When Corliss and Dexter don't come home one evening until five in the morning, Corliss decides to pretend to have amnesia to avoid the inevitable punishment awaiting her.
Director: Richard Wallace
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: November 25, 1949
Cast
- Shirley Temple - Corliss Archer
- David Niven - Kenneth Marquis
- Tom Tully - Harry P. Archer
- Virginia Welles - Mildred Pringle
- Darryl Hickman - Dexter Franklin
- Gloria Holden - Mrs. Janet Archer
- Robert Ellis - Raymond Pringle
- Kathryn Card - Louise
- Richard Gaines - Taylor
- Roy Roberts - Uncle George
Screenplay
- Howard Dimsdale
- F. Hugh Herbert (Characters)
Music: Werner R. Heymann
Cinematography: Robert De Grasse
Editing: Frank Doyle
Production: Strand Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
amnesia
More Films by Director: Richard Wallace
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Kiss for Corliss about?
- After a brief encounter with the romantic and thrice divorced Kenneth Marquis, Corliss Archer decides to write in her diary that they are together in order to make her boyfriend Dexter jealous. Corliss' father had also served as attorney representing Kenneth Marquis' ex-wife during his most recent divorce trial. When Corliss and Dexter don't come home one evening until five in the morning, Corliss decides to pretend to have amnesia to avoid the inevitable punishment awaiting her.
- Who directed A Kiss for Corliss?
- A Kiss for Corliss was directed by Richard Wallace.
- Who stars in A Kiss for Corliss?
- A Kiss for Corliss stars Shirley Temple, David Niven, Tom Tully, Virginia Welles, Darryl Hickman, Gloria Holden.
- How long is A Kiss for Corliss?
- A Kiss for Corliss has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is A Kiss for Corliss?
- A Kiss for Corliss is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Kiss for Corliss produced?
- A Kiss for Corliss was produced in United States of America.